All Obituaries

Mr. Joseph Lee Bennett, aka “Duke” son of the late James Bennett and Gwendolyn Perry Bennett was born on July 27, 1969. He departed this life on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at his residence in Monroe, NC.   Joseph was a 1989 graduate of Monroe High School.  Joseph was a member of Mt. Calvary AME Zion church.  He was one of the original members of the Mt. Calvary Men’s choir, he loved singing on the choir. He also served as the Vice President of the...

Mr. Timothy Tyler Walker, was the son of the Doris Walker. Tim was born on April 27, 1968, in Chesterfield County, South Carolina and gained his heavenly wings on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Tim attended CMS schools until he graduated in 1986.  Tim worked for Power Utility Products Co. (PUPCO) for 15 years until he got sick.  Tim loved gadgets, buying new shoes, collecting comic books, grilling out, and eating. Tim loved his family dearly and leaves to cherish his mother, Doris...

Ms. Rita Edwards was born on November 15,1956 in Philadelphia PA.  She was the daughter Johnnie Mae Hayman and Charles Hayman. She left her earthly home on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Rock Rest Nursing and Rehabilitation in Monroe NC. Rita is preceded in death by her three siblings Marion, Johnny and Mildred. She leaves to cherish her memories five children; Samuel Edwards and Jennifer Edwards, Philadelphia, Pa; Maurice Dorsey, Wilmington, NC; Jacqueline Dorsey Winston Salem, NC;...

Ms. Roben Gordon, age 67, of Pageland SC, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care Union, in Monroe NC. There are no services scheduled at this time. Union Funeral & Cremation Service is serving the Gordon family.      

Ms. Jerilyn Connelly, age 77, of Monroe NC passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care Union. Daughter of most loving parents, Jerry and Eleanor Faber of Glen Rock NJ. Jerilyn grew up in Glen Rock NJ.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Jean and son, Scott Connelly.   Survived by her life partner, Tony DeMarzo; two daughters Jaclyn Ackerson (Rick) and Kelly Valentine (Jim); four...

Mr. James Lamont Huntley, age 45, of Monroe, NC departed this life on Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Lexington County SC.   James Lamont Huntley was born on Sunday October 29, 1978, to the late Willie James Jackson and Esther Huntley- Kirkley. He exchanged time for eternity on Thursday, March 7, 2024. James Owned his own trucking company JLH Hauling. He was a diligent provider to his wife whom he treasured and adored so much. James married Heather Boehke Huntley on January 3, 2005....

Mr. James William Vinson was born August 10, 1936 in Lancaster, SC to the late Mr. William and Daisy Vinson.  He later relocated to Fort Mill, SC. Mr. Vinson departed this life on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, North Carolina.  He was preceded in death by his wife Marcella Vinson and sister Myrtle Lee Vinson. Mr. Vinson spent most of his life as a construction worker.  He leaves to cherish his memories: four daughters;...

Ms. Pranee Tindell Farrow, age 80, of Indian Trail, NC passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Hospice of Union County with her family by her side.  There will be a private service for Ms. Farrow at a later date. Union Funeral & Cremation is serving the Farrow/Tindell family

Mr. Ronald Savage, age 59, of Monroe NC passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Atrium Health Union.  There are no scheduled services at this time. Union Funeral & Cremation is serving the Savage family.

 On December 11, 1978, Eunace Desmond Huntley was born to the late Eunace Benjamin Blakeney III and the late Minister Margie Duncan.  Eunace departed this earthly life on January 16, 2024.  Desmond was born and raised in Monroe, NC, a place where he found his first love….music.   Eunace was a 1997 graduate of Monroe High School.  This is the place he met colleagues that shared the same love that led them to establish...